For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 293 students in Itta Bena, MS.
The top-ranked public middle school in Itta Bena, MS is Leflore County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Itta Bena, MS public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Mississippi public middle school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in Itta Bena have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public middle school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Itta Bena, MS (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Leflore County High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
401 Lakeside Drive, P. O. Box
Itta Bena, MS 38941
(662) 374-7076
Itta Bena, MS 38941
(662) 374-7076
Gr: 7-12 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: n/an/a
Leflore County Alternative School
Alternative School
401 Lakeside Drive
Itta Bena, MS 38941
(662) 254-9689
Itta Bena, MS 38941
(662) 254-9689
Gr: PK-12
Itta Bena, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
401 Lakeside Drive
Itta Bena, MS 38941
(662) 254-7762
Itta Bena, MS 38941
(662) 254-7762
Gr: K-6 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
401 Lakeside Drive
Itta Bena, MS 38941
(662) 254-7718
Itta Bena, MS 38941
(662) 254-7718
Gr: 7-12 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Itta Bena, MS?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Itta Bena, MS include Leflore County High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Itta Bena?
2 public middle schools are located in Itta Bena.
What is the racial composition of students in Itta Bena?
Itta Bena public middle schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public middle schools average of 54% (majority Black).
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